Cost of living in Nevada
Nevada, USA
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Cost of living in Nevada vs. United States overall average
Nevada is 1.2% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.4% more in Nevada
- Groceries
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pay 10.4% more in Nevada
- Transportation
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pay 10.2% more in Nevada
- Housing
-
pay 1.5% less in Nevada
- Childcare
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pay 12.8% less in Nevada
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.7% less in Nevada
- Clothing
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pay 5.6% more in Nevada
The cost of groceries, transportation, clothing, and restaurants in Nevada are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Nevada.
Nevada Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $18.97 |
$15.25
-
$33.25
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00 |
$9.88
-
$12.50
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.65 |
$2.06
-
$4.56
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.96 |
$1.75
-
$3.02
|
Nevada - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.37 |
$2.89
-
$5.79
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.70 |
$3.71
-
$9.09
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.33 |
$2.72
-
$7.01
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.98 |
$2.54
-
$5.87
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.37 |
$3.79
-
$8.87
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.45 |
$1.19
-
$3.50
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.77 |
$0.56
-
$1.57
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.74 |
$1.32
-
$4.66
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.38 |
$1.24
-
$3.90
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.71 |
$0.94
-
$3.12
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.29 |
$0.72
-
$2.25
|
Nevada - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.26 |
$3.75
-
$4.80
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $64.83 |
$57.50
-
$65.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $33,788.87 |
$28,691.96
-
$37,152.51
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $20.73 |
$20.23
-
$24.69
|
Nevada - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.66 |
$51.12
-
$102.25
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,580.91 |
$1,350.00
-
$2,025.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,412.05 |
$1,205.25
-
$1,680.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$149.06 |
$112.58
-
$261.80
|
Nevada - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,300.67 |
$1,150.00
-
$1,418.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $17,409.44 |
$9,935.00
-
$18,650.00
|
Nevada - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.25 |
$4.50
-
$9.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.17 |
$3.75
-
$6.72
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.42 |
$8.87
-
$12.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $33.44 |
$17.50
-
$52.50
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.35 |
$11.20
-
$17.50
|
Nevada - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$55.05 |
$39.95
-
$68.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.68 |
$15.04
-
$100.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$97.85 |
$77.50
-
$120.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $112.41 |
$68.33
-
$159.67
|
Nevada - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 11 cities in the state of Nevada, such as
Carson City,
Amargosa Valley,
Paradise,
Boulder City,
Mesquite,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Nevada, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Nevada.
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